Abstract
Introduction: Radio frequency identification (RFID) is already used to track and trace the victims in a disaster situation. Objectives: The aim of this study was first, to identify stakeholders and rescuers viewpoints about usage RFID to track victims in shelters and field hospital area after earthquake, second, to list key internal and external factors to use RFID to track earthquake victims, finally, to assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threat (SWOT) matrix in aspect of rescuers' viewpoint. Materials and Methods: This study was an applied and analytical. The study population selected from the Red Crescent Society of Isfahan province, Disaster Management Isfahan province, Maintenance and Operation Department of Isfahan, Fire and Safety Services Organization of Isfahan municipality, and Medical Emergencies and Disaster Management Center of Isfahan. After that, researchers held a workshop. In the meanwhile of the workshop, participants weighed key internal factors (strengths and weaknesses) and external factors (opportunities and threats) to use RFID in tracking earthquake victims. Then, participants' opinions about this issue were assessed. Finally, according to the SWOT matrix, strategies to solve the weaknesses, problems, challenges, and threats through opportunities and strengths were proposed by participants. Results: The SWOT analysis showed that the total weighted score for internal and external factors were 3.91 (internal factor evaluation) and 3.31 (external factor evaluation) respectively. Therefore, it was in a quadrant SO strategies cell in the SWOT analysis matrix and aggressive strategies were resulted. Conclusion: Researchers suppose to apply SO strategies and use a firm's internal strength to take advantage of external opportunities. It is suggested, policy maker should plan to use the most developed technologies to save earthquake victims and deliver the easiest service to them.
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